MANILA, Jan. 9 — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh would like to reiterate its advice to all Filipinos to leave Yemen as soon as possible due to the continued deterioration of the political, security and peace and order situation in Yemen, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Yemen remains under Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation). A total deployment ban is imposed and all travels to Yemen, including those who are on vacation and returning to Yemen, will not be allowed.
All Filipinos who wish to avail of Voluntary Repatriation must immediately coordinate with the Crisis Management Team (CMT) based in Sana’a for any assistance.
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh also reiterates its call on all Filipinos in all cities and regions of Yemen to update their registration with the Embassy, or if they have not registered in the past, by accomplishing the registration form on the website of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh www.philembassy-riyadh.org .
For more information, Filipinos in Yemen may contact the following:
1. Crisis Management Team
Movenpick Hotel Sana’a
Berlin Street, Sana’a, Yemen
Mobile: +967 73 384 4958
2. Mr. Mohammed Saleh Al Jamal
Honorary Consul
Philippine Consulate in Sana’a
Hadda Area, Damascus Street,
P.O. Box 1696, Sana’a, Yemen
Telephone: +967 1 416751
Fax: +967 1 418254
Mobile: +967 777 2 555 11
Email: honconsanaa@philembassy-riyadh.org
/DFA said that the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh continues to monitor the situation in Yemen and will provide further advisories to the Filipino community as may be necessary. (DFA)